Knit Along: Flora and Fauna of the Farm
Do you like knitting AND nature? We have just the thing for you!
Join Blandy ecology graduate students/fiber artists for a knit along throughout July!
You’ll learn about native bees, butternut trees, blackgum, moths, and more as you complete a one-of-a-kind cowl inspired by the flora and fauna of Blandy.
You’ll learn about native bees, butternut trees, blackgum, moths, and more as you complete a one-of-a-kind cowl inspired by the flora and fauna of Blandy.
Program Dates/ Times:
Thursdays in July, 7-8pm, Peetwood Pavilion
-July 2- Series kickoff, pattern introduction
-July 9- Native bees
-July 16- Butternut
-July 23- Blackgum
-July 30- Spongy moths
Can’t make every session? No problem! Stop by for as many or as few programs as you like. We’ll get you caught up!
Where to meet: Peetwood Pavilion
Directions: From Blandy’s main entrance on Route 50, follow the curvy paved road to the main parking lot near the flagpole and information kiosk (overflow parking lot in the grassy field nearby). Peetwood Pavilion is a large white building with a green roof located around 400 feet away from the main parking lot, in the direction opposite the flagpole.
Thursdays in July, 7-8pm, Peetwood Pavilion
-July 2- Series kickoff, pattern introduction
-July 9- Native bees
-July 16- Butternut
-July 23- Blackgum
-July 30- Spongy moths
Can’t make every session? No problem! Stop by for as many or as few programs as you like. We’ll get you caught up!
Where to meet: Peetwood Pavilion
Directions: From Blandy’s main entrance on Route 50, follow the curvy paved road to the main parking lot near the flagpole and information kiosk (overflow parking lot in the grassy field nearby). Peetwood Pavilion is a large white building with a green roof located around 400 feet away from the main parking lot, in the direction opposite the flagpole.
Audience:
Open to any and all fiber artists/ knitters hoping to join in on making this cowl! Note that this is not a learn-to-knit class, and participants should feel comfortable with color work, knitting and purling, and knitting in the round. Minors must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times.
Open to any and all fiber artists/ knitters hoping to join in on making this cowl! Note that this is not a learn-to-knit class, and participants should feel comfortable with color work, knitting and purling, and knitting in the round. Minors must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times.
What to bring:
Yarn
-Sport/ DK, your choice (but maybe pick from stash and/ or support your LYS!)
-2 Colors!! Otherwise it will be a monochromatic Blandy Cowl!
-Should need about 255 yds/ 230m/ 98g for each color.
Needles
-US size 4 [3.5mm], 24”[60cm] circulars (or not if you choose to knit flat)
-Feel free to size up to a US 5 (3.75mm) or US 6 (4mm) if you knit a bit tighter!
Notions
-Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors.
Love and curiosity for research and Blandy’s flora & fauna!
Yarn
-Sport/ DK, your choice (but maybe pick from stash and/ or support your LYS!)
-2 Colors!! Otherwise it will be a monochromatic Blandy Cowl!
-Should need about 255 yds/ 230m/ 98g for each color.
Needles
-US size 4 [3.5mm], 24”[60cm] circulars (or not if you choose to knit flat)
-Feel free to size up to a US 5 (3.75mm) or US 6 (4mm) if you knit a bit tighter!
Notions
-Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors.
Love and curiosity for research and Blandy’s flora & fauna!
Free program series. RSVP for updates and to receive a free copy of the project pattern
